Search continues for two men in attempted armed robbery

Police continue to look for the men who shot an Oshkosh man during an attempted robbery Tuesday night.

The 26-year-old man told police two men came to his apartment in the 400 block of Merritt Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. One of the men pulled a gun and pointed it at the victim when he opened the door. The victim tried to take the gun, but was unsuccessful and the victim was shot once. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Oshkosh Police.

The men left the area on foot. No description of the men is available other than they were black men.

Police believe the incident was not a random act and that the victim was specifically targeted. There does not appear to be any threat to public safety, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oshkosh Police Department, (920) 2235-5700. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Winnebago County Wide Crime Stoppers, (920) 231-8477, submit the tip by texting IGOTY and the tip to 274637 or through the website, www.winnebagocrimestoppers.org.

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Search continues for two men in attempted armed robbery

Police continue to look for the men who shot an Oshkosh man during an attempted robbery Tuesday night. The 26-year-old man told police two men came to his apartment in the 400 block of Merritt Avenue

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